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Using Direct Edit or Edit Solid

johnEE7T4 — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:28:37 GMT

If I import this step file of a threaded rod that is 6"

What is the easiest way to make it 4"? 8"?

I dont see where we are able to send an attached file but here is the link.

I am looking for a best practices

What I do know is split the threaded rod at the chamfer and then extrude and then combine the chamfer but it sound like way too many steps.

I guess I dont understand why I cant just drag the face of the solid 2 inches out or in.

Thoughts?

Thanks

https://www.mcmaster.com/3313N26/

Re: Using Direct Edit or Edit Solid

mcgyvr — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:42:40 GMT

You can use direct edit.. You just need to select the end and the chamfer face.. Enjoy!!

Re: Using Direct Edit or Edit Solid

JDMather — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:44:16 GMT

@johnEE7T4 wrote:

I don't see where we are able to send an attached file but here is the link.

If you click on the three vertical dots in the upper right of your original post and select Edit Reply - you will get access to the Attach.

Re: Using Direct Edit or Edit Solid

JDMather — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:49:08 GMT

@johnEE7T4 wrote:

Threaded Rod...

I am looking for a best practices...

Are you downloading the one with modeled threads?

If yes.

Model your own iPart.

Re: Using Direct Edit or Edit Solid

johnEE7T4 — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:54:46 GMT

Gents,

The suppport in this forum is second to nine for thoroughness and reply time. Cant thank this community enough. I dont know if its like a close fraternity of pro Inventor vs all others or what but I frequent many forums on many things and this is arguably the strongest support group going.